Edward Mitchell Bannister
1828–1901 · American · 15 artworks
Tonalismmuted color palettesatmospheric perspectivesoft brushworksubtle tonal gradationsemphasis on mood
artist bio
Edward Mitchell Bannister was an African-American artist known for his atmospheric landscapes in the Tonalist style. He was a founding member of the Providence Art Club and the first African-American artist to gain national recognition.
what you'll learn
Studying Bannister's work allows students to explore the subtle use of color and light to create mood and atmosphere in landscape painting. Students can also learn about the importance of texture and brushwork in conveying a sense of place.
related: James McNeill Whistler
15 artworks
Untitled (Moon Over a Harbor)
1868
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The Farm Landing
1892
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Streamside
1870
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Woman Standing Near a Pond
1880
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After the Bath
1891
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Landscape with Woman Walking on Path
1879
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Apple Trees in a Meadow
1890
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Boston Street Scene (Boston Common)
1899
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Approaching Storm
1886
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Man on a Horse
1884
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Driving Home the Cows
1881
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Newspaper Boy
1869
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Sunset
1880
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Landscape
1889
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River Scene
1883
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